Pull up a chair and listen tight, the biggest news in the hockey world today is upcoming in this article.
It's been well known that the Penguins may have been shopping Evgeni Malkin or that he would return to Russia. Then recently, it was made known that Malkin was perfectly happy in Pittsburgh. Think again!
This morning, Penguins General Manager Ray Shero made a trade offer to the Los Angeles Kings. The offer details are listed below, from the Sun Media:
The Penguins are trying to make a blockbuster move before tomorrow night's NHL draft at Scotiabank Place. League sources say Pittsburgh GM Ray Shero offered all-star centre Evgeni Malkin to the Kings for the No. 2 overall pick in the draft and a player, possibly centre Mike Cammalleri.
- B/R Ticket Guide
While many NHL executives refused to believe the Penguins would trade the 21-year-old Malkin because he has one year left on his entry-level contract at a bargain $984,000 (all terms US), the indications are that Shero wants to sign winger Marian Hossa before he becomes an unrestricted free agent -- a deal that could cost Pittsburgh upward of $8 million a year. If the Penguins retained Hossa, signing Malkin next year could be dicey because of salary cap considerations. Kings GM Dean Lombardi told Sun Media yesterday that he's had two solid offers for the No. 2 pick, but after meeting with his ownership group decided to stay the course by building with young players.
This is certainly news that can't be topped, atleast for today. This is not just a wishful thinking rumor, but a solid, well backed one. Only time will tell if it holds any water...
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5 months ago
I find this rumor rather funny. So the Kings want to "rebuild with young talent". Okay, Malkin is 21. When did 21 become old talent?
Any team in the league that was offered Malkin for a draft pick and Mike CammaIbelongintheAHLerri and denied the offer doesnt want to win. And we all know every team wants to win. Therefore, I dont believe this ever happened.
I said it before and Ill say it again... THE PENS ARE NOT TRADING MALKIN.
from 5 months ago
I just report the news. The source said these rumors are valid and for real, so that's what I write.
The rumors about Malkin not being happy in Pittsburgh didn't just come out of thin air, you know.
from 5 months ago
Um, did you just write up that story yourself and put it in italics? why are you even writing on this website, you have no knowledge at all
from 5 months ago
The Italics are from reports from Yahoo.com.
Anything I ever Italicize is from another source, in this case the Sun Media.
And thanks for your kind comments.
from 5 months ago
You really should provide a link and use quotations rather than italicize something.. It makes you a lot more credible and in addition. Italics isn't used for quoting or citing something.
I don't believe the rumors.. I've read what Malkin has said, and I think I'll take his word for it rather than believe something I don't even know is true or not.
5 months ago
Maybe out of thick air... because Gino said "I am happy in Pittsburgh, I'm thinking 4 or 5 years."
4 million sports writers can say Malkin isnt happy, but when Malkin says Malkin is happy, Ill go with the word from the horse's mouth.
I dont understand, and im not pinpointing you im just generalizing, why people feel like just because they read something from a "professional" journalist that they HAVE to believe it. You can have an opinion of your own, people. This isn't Russia!
from 5 months ago
"I hate the Rangers, I would never play in New York, the Devils are my team."
Guess who said that?
Scott Gomez
Where is he now?
from 5 months ago
oh snap!
from 5 months ago
Sorry, got a little carried away. Someone tell me why the Penguins would rather give hossa 8 million a year than malkin.
from 5 months ago
Because Hossa did a lot more for the team in the playoffs than Malkin did. I have to admit that Malkin's play in the last half was a little disappointing, but I don't think the Pens would risk a multi-million dollar player the they only have to pay ~$1mil for to keep a multi-million dollar player that will be asking for more.
However, like Greg said, players may say things one day and have to deal with getting traded. His report never said anything about Malkin being unhappy and wanting to leave. It stated very clearly that the Pens are trying to make space to keep Hossa. It's very possible that Malkin has no say in this trade what-so-ever, and in fact may know nothing about these offers.
5 months ago
Being use to the LA sports spin id say this does sound legit. Nice job reporting the story, even if it doesn't materialize. Anything is possible at draft time.
5 months ago
Gomez also said that he would continue to produce in New York and look where that got him...
"You guys make up more stuff than I can ever imagine. I heard a rumour last night that Pittsburgh was moving one of their star players. I talked to their manager today to see if I could be included in the discussions and they kind of laughed at me."--- Bryan Murray talking to TSN's Brent Wallace
the point is: we can talk 'til we're blue in the face about what might happen or what Joe Blow from the Random Newspaper said his "reliable sources" guaranteed would happen, but nobody really has any idea until the deal is finalized.
from 5 months ago
I'll agree with you there.
It ain't done until it's done.
5 months ago
I agree with Eric, somebody's gotta be 'malkin' this up.
Shero would have to be crazy to give up Malkin for Hossa, I would trade 2 Hossas for a Malkin no question.
And yes, I don't think anybody would turn down Malkin for a high draft pick and Cammallerri. There's no way Shero would even offer that unless he is insane. If he wanted to deal Malkin, I'm sure he could get way more by putting the word out.
This is one of the craziest rumours I've ever heard. If Malkin's moved this summer, I will be completely shocked.
5 months ago
When i first heard of the rumour i thought it was crazy. But than I thought about it if you get rid of malkin you can sign hossa (i do agree that hossa is no where as good as malkin) because if malkin earns an eward his salary may climb up to 10 million a year which is hard to keep when you have a crosby, hossa, malone, fluery and many other great stars. Also with mike cammelehri he is a solid player that would be vary helpfull and with that 2 overall draft pick you could get a star/stud defencmen to help you out. It will also open up lots of capp room for obvius reasons. When I first heard of the rumour I thought Ray Chero would have to be insane to complete that trade but now I think it would actually a good move.
Feel Free to Reply.
from 5 months ago
1.) The team won't be keeping Malone. Someone will over-pay for him. He's a solid player but he isn't worth the $4.5-5.5 MIL someone will pay him.
2.) Unless he takes a serious discount, they aren't keeping Hossa, either. They'll more than likely use the money to keep Fleury and Orpik long term, then bank what's left and put it towards Staal and Malkin.
3.) A trade for the #2 pick and Cammaleri makes NO SENSE. Why would the Pens practically give away the 3rd best player in the league? Anything less than the #2, Kopitar and Jack Johnson/another prospect. That's the only way they deal Malkin--they get a deal that makes them better as a team and is worth it fiscally. Getting a stud young defenseman and a decent scorer isn't enough.
Face it kids, Malkin isn't going anywhere. Shero is not going to deal one half of the most dynamic duo in hockey.
from 5 months ago
my cats name is Liam. Im going to change his name because evidently only idiots are named Liam. You should check the spelling of the players and
"general managers" names. Where is thye logic in trading one of the two best players in hockey for an unproven draft pick and a scrub player. If you are going to trade maybe the best player in the world how can you possibly benefit your team? Again your an idiot im changing my cats name because of you, oh and i just kicked my cat because of you.
5 months ago
This is just a lot of bull. It wouldn't make sense to re-sign Hossa and then proceed to trade away a younger, better player that could be re-signed for around the same amount of money. Sorry folks, but Malkin is in Pittsburgh to stay.
5 months ago
whatever, laughable.
go kings but not about to get too dreamy on that bs story.
5 months ago
Hey-hey, Eric, be careful with your 'This isn't Russia!' type of comments. You, guys, are so brainwashed by US media re what is going on in Russia, but in fact there is much more freedom there than in the US.
I tend to agree that Malkin can feel a bit unhappy with Pens. Sid gets all of the attention, and Geno is always in the shadow. I know he is a modest guy, and sort of shy, but to progress and become an even better player, he will need as much ice time and trust of the coach, as he did when Sid was out with an injury.
Let's see.
5 months ago
This will never happen. Shero would be Mad Mike v. 2 if he tried it. The Pens don't have to trade Malkin and it would be incredibly stupid to throw him away for no good reason.
Even if it does end up being hard to sign him next summer, don't sacrifice a potential Stanley Cup in 2009 by trading him a year early.
5 months ago
the only trade the kings could make for malkin would be kopitar, johnson or one of kopitar's wingers, and the #2 draft pick.
it would make more sense if they went after johnson, b/c they need help defensively, they just have to try and figure out who tampa is drafting, probably stamkos, if thats the case, and this trade happens, get the winger, and kopitar, with the second pick you take one of the 137258 stud defensmen in this years draft.
regardless, i don't think the pens are trading malkin. they traded for hossa so he could help them win the cup, i don't think they were ever planning on resigning him, unless maybe they won the cup AND he took a pay cut. it's a way better idea to just try and make sure you keep the guys you have (crosby, malkin, staal, orpik, fleury) they are enough to build upon, it will only be a matter of time before those guys win a cup together, unless they get broken up.
5 months ago
rumor that has no chance of happening
5 months ago
I live two streets over from Mario Lemieux in Cherrington Manor. I was just busting his balls about who's staying and who's going. He obviously can't divulge anything to me, but told me "not to worry, we want the team to be strong for a long time." I take that as we are going to keep as many of our outstanding players as we can. The salary cap is in place to keep a few teams from buying up all of the talent. Ray Shero has found amazing young talent that can get along well and play some amazing hockey. This is a group of guys who play well together, and get along off ice. There has been lots of talk about players willing to take less money to stay in Pittsburgh and keep this money together. Marian Hossa and Brooks Orpik have said this, even Ryan Malone said it, but it looks like he'll be on his way to Columbus.
I thought that Marian Hossa was a fantastic addition to the Pens this season, and would be a huge asset to the Pens in the upcoming seasons. But, Malkin is a player who is getting stronger every year and will become an absolutely dominating player on the ice. I thought he was a little burned out by the all star break in his rookie season, he trained harder and this past season was strong all the way into the playoffs but got tired in the final few rounds(He did have a shoulder injury). I think that he train harder and become even better this next season. The Pens also know this and I think will invest money to secure Malkin after July 1st.
5 months ago
A TSN report today gives this rumour a bit more legs, and maybe we will see Malkin move.
Apparently teams in Russia's Continental League are prepared to over Malkin at least 12.5mil/year tax-free on a long-term deal to go back to Russia and play there. While Malkin's contract in the NHL is still valid for next season, maybe the Pens fear he will be gone to Russia after this season for nothing, and want to get some value for him now, preferably moving him to a team that wants him for publicity (L.A.) more than to a legitimate contender.
from 5 months ago
Plus, in trading him to LA, he won't be going to a conference rival. They'd only have to see him twice a year...
from 5 months ago
Actually a cross-conference trade to L.A. would mean that they would only meet twice total in three seasons.
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